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The Importance of Lancaster Drivers Following Service IntervalsToday in our The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Lancaster with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn and paying the bills? The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley
Lancaster Air Conditioning ServiceWorking up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Lancaster, but not in your vehicle. When Lancaster residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfortable drive around California has a lot of benefits, and keeping the AC System well maintained can help prevent repairs. The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley
Battery Basics for LancasterIt's important for Lancaster drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold California weather. Most Lancaster area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, heat does more damage to a battery than cold. Truth is, our batteries start to die a little from day one. Keeping a full charge slows the process, which is hard with short Lancaster trips because the alternator doesn't have time to fully recharge the battery from starting the engine. Lancaster drivers can top off the charge with a computer controlled battery charger – say, once a month in the summer and every three months during the winter.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
Wheel bearings are pretty simple parts. They're made of high quality steel and are engineered to last 100,000 miles (160,000) or more if properly cared for. The bearings do two jobs: First, they allow the wheel to freely rotate with as little friction as possible. Second, they support the weight of the vehicle. For example, if your car weighs 3,600 pounds (1600 kilogram), each wheel has to support approximately 900 pounds (400 kilograms). That's a lot of heavy lifting over those long distances. The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley |
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